lighting for a 33"X33"X55"

[nosey mitsio simba]

would 2 24" fluorescent tubes be to much for a enclosure of this size?

the bulbs are, all living things 24" tropical fluorescent, 17 watt 25 uvb.

 

[nosey mitsio simba]

Nobody has any info on this?

 

[Venutus1]

Nobody has any info on this?

Hi
I will jump in...


It would not be too much...
as a matter of fact, if you are doing live plants...
You will need more!

That is only about 34 watts total of flo light... and that is not a whole heck of a lot with live plants.

Also,
I fear with the screening knocking down the UVB by 25% - 35% --on that t8 UVB bulb -- it may not be enough UV if it is only a 5% UVB bulb.

Hope this helps!
Thanks
Todd

 

[OldChamKeeper]

Todd helped me with my indoor Parson habitat, he does know his lighting systems. If anything h's easily one of the best people talk to about Chameleon lighting

 

[nosey mitsio simba]

Thanks for the reply.

I wasn't to concerned about the mesh, because when I built the cage I used 1/2"X1/2" garden screen so I figured it would get through ok. When I get a chance I will post some pics so you will be able to see the setup and give me anymore pointers.

Thank you for your time.

 

[Gavinsons]

Yes Todd is great, he just told me through email this morning I was planning on too much light. 8 4ft T5's was a bit overkill right now I have a 2x2x4 and run 6 t5 on it 1 12% uvb and the rest 6500k plants and cham are doing great.

 

[Decadancin]

Mesh won't be an issue for you, but I would say that may not be enough light, especially if the enclosure is heavily planted. Pics would help though.

 

[nosey mitsio simba]

Here is Simba's setup

 

[nosey mitsio simba]

Could only post 1 pic at a time from my phone.